
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastgate Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (44 Rentals)
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Atcheson Place Lofts

Townley Court Apartments

219 N James Rd

1743 Richmond Ave
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136 Brunson Ave

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190 Jefferson Ave

Gateway Apartments

323 Mayfair Blvd

1744 Richmond Ave

345 Mayfair Blvd
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Bexley Commons

Washington Place Apartments

791-793-793 S Champion Ave

Eden at Bexley Crossing

1206 E 21st Ave

620 E. Town Street Apartments

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Topiary Park Crossing
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Coves at Columbus on Mayfield Place
Eastgate, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eastgate?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Eastgate Studio Apartments | $990 | $425 | $1,359 |
Eastgate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,246 | $700 | $2,175 |
Eastgate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,445 | $506 | $3,000 |
Eastgate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,681 | $1,200 | $3,100 |
Eastgate 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,925 | $1,525 | $2,400 |
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Cheapest Available Eastgate Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastgate area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Belmont Apartments priced from $425. Atcheson Place Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $506. Here are the most affordable Eastgate apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Belmont Apartments | Student Room | Studio,1BA | $425 |
Atcheson Place Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $506 |
Broadway Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Clifton Woods Apartments | 1 BD 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Coves at Columbus on Mayfield Place | bex1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
Franklin Park Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
Gateway Apartments | Gateway 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
Bexley Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Washington Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $894 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastgate, OH
As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eastgate area is the $1.02 price per square foot 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom Model at 610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC in the in the Near East Side neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Eastgate apartment is the 6 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom Model at 681 College Avenue starting at $700 with a $0.38 price per square foot in the Woodland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastgate apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC | 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom | 5BR,5BA | $1.02 |
681 College Avenue | 6 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom | 6BR,2.5BA | $0.38 |
Broadleigh Lofts | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.31 |
Fairwood Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
Atcheson Place Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.53 |
The Livingston | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Townhomes at Bexley | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Bexley Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Bexley Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Broadway Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEastgate, Columbus, OH
Ranked #52
Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Columbus. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the Eastgate Neighborhood in Columbus, OH
Walk Score®
42 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
60 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
37 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eastgate Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Eastgate?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eastgate is under $894.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastgate?
The cheapest apartment in Eastgate is Broadway Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Eastgate costs $2,285.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eastgate?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 37 regular apartments in Eastgate that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Eastgate?
Cheap apartments in Eastgate have an average cost of $401 which is $1,884 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastgate.
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